Civil War Vets Wanted to Invade Canada to Liberate Ireland
These incursions were called the Fenian raids.
6 Riveting Books About the Great Soviet Nuclear War Crisis of 1983
The little-known conflict is explored in the Netflix series Turning Point.
In WWI, Fighter Planes and Machine Guns Were the Perfect Team
Innovative design ensured the two worked together seamlessly.
Why the Laotian Civil War is Also Known as the “Secret War”
Untangle this complex conflict that involved global superpowers.
36 Eye-Opening Books About the Holocaust
From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books about the Holocaust examine the tragedy.
Operation Gunnerside: The Most Successful Sabotage of WWII
Heavy water was the unusual solution for a common tactic.
The Poem That Launched D-Day for the French Resistance
The French Resistance listened to the BBC intently for signals. When they heard this poem, they knew D-Day was imminent.
4 Movies that Capture the Nuance of Conflict Journalism
At what cost comes the intimate knowledge of what happens in war?
This Olympic Event Is Based on Soldier Skills
The Pentathlon has evolved over time, but its military roots remain constant.
20 Indispensable Books About the Pacific Theater of World War II
If you're curious how the conflict played out in this region, you've come to the right place.
Two Civil War Soldiers Awarded Medal of Honor for Great Locomotive Chase
It was a daring mission, shrouded in secrecy, imperative for the Union's success.
A Battle Entirely Airborne: The Battle of Britain
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
The Military Genius of Gustavus Adolphus, the "Lion of the North"
Gustavus of Sweden was no typical king.
